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John McCain, Mike Lee introduce bill to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from Jones Act

By Josh Siegel

Published September 28, 2017 6:53pm ET

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John McCain, Mike Lee introduce bill to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from Jones Act — Senators say the Trump administration's 10-day waiver does not go far enough to help rebuilding efforts and encourage long-term economic growth on the island. (Stephen Morton/Georgia Port Authority via AP) | Stephen B. Morton

Republican Sens. John McCain and Mike Lee introduced legislation Thursday to permanently exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act shipping law.

The senators say the Trump administration’s decision Thursday to grant a 10-day waiver of the Jones Act for Puerto Rico does not go far enough to help rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Maria and encourage long-term economic growth on the bankrupt island.

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